My Notes

This architecturally elegant 1930s estate was extensively renovated in 2016. The open concept design is ideal for modern living, featuring exceptional finishes and a very livable floorplan. The chef’s kitchen with an oversized L-shaped island opens to the family room with a fireplace and French doors that open to the recently expanded deck, ideal for gracious outdoor entertaining. The living room features a wood-burning fireplace, and opens to the office/library, surrounded by windows and a fireplace. A half bathroom completes this level. There are 4 en suite bedrooms and laundry room on the upper level. The lower level basement provides ample storage. Located on the wonderful Piedmont side of Montclair, the property sits on almost a half-acre parcel with a charming log cabin playhouse, a detached 2 car garage with electric vehicle charger and a long driveway that accommodates multiple cars. An ideal location near Montclair Village shopping and restaurants and easy access to the San Francisco express bus. A private magical setting and a rare find for the most discerning client.

PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS:

Piedmont side of Montclair

Gated level entry

Expansive kitchen with walk-in pantry

Laundry room on the bedroom level

Office/library with wood-burning fireplace

Living room with wood-burning fireplace

Family room with gas fireplace

Expansive terrace and outdoor patio

Reimagined with a modern aesthetic in 2016 by Architect, Philip O. Perkins

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At-a-Glance

Known until 1958 as Monte Vista (when residents voted to change the name to Montclair due to the fact that there was another California community with the same name), Montclair’s earliest inhabitants were the Serrano Indians. In time, Spanish settlers, then those from across the United States, would come to call this area home. When land development began in earnest in the late 1890s, the area began its transformation from grazing land for livestock into a viable community.

As with much of the East Bay, a development boom that began post-World War Two would be the catalyst for even more rapid growth in Montclair. Today, with its award-winning schools, large homes, and secluded, forest-like setting, Montclair is now one of the Bay Area’s most sought-out places to call home.

Good-to-Know

Many of the sizable and elegant homes that make up Montclair real estate can be found in the heavily forested hills. Connected by narrow and winding roads, these properties are part of several micro-neighborhoods located within the overall area of Montclair and include Forestland, Merriwood, Shepherd Canyon, and Piedmont Pines, to name a few.

Why Montclair?

Those looking for the best that East Bay living has to offer will appreciate Montclair’s excellent schools, village-like atmosphere, centrally located park, weekly Sunday farmer’s market, storybook library, and close proximity to downtown San Francisco.